Applications Flashcards
1
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
A
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Antispasmodic action can help with muscular conditions
- rheumatoid arthritis
- cools rheumatic pain
- gout
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- scanty and irregular menstruation (emmenagogue) - eases menstrual cramps
- galactogogue (increases milk production)
Skin:
- Insect repellent
- Aids hair growth
- Dry skin – eczema
- Herpes, shingles
- Acne
- Skin tonic
- Cools irritable conditions
- Wasp stings
- Snake bites
Respiratory:
- Clears sinuses
- Loss of sense of smell due to chronic nasal catarrh, rhinitis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Whooping cough
- Strengthens and stimulates the respiratory system
Digestive:
- Promotes digestion
- Assist in digestive enzyme production
- Intestinal antiseptic
- Eases gastric spasms
- Gastritis
- Ulcers
- Hiccups
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- Heart Tonic
- Stimulates blood and lymph Flow
- Varicose veins
Immunity:
- Viral infections
- Infectious diseases
- Febrifuge - a cooling essential oil which helps combat fever
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- Migraine headaches
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Nervous tension (one of the best)
- Burnout
- Exhaustion
- Mental stimulant
- Concentration
- Grief
Emotional/Energetic:
- Positivity
- Purposefulness
- Assertiveness
- Decisiveness
- Straightforwardness
- Trust
- Integrity
- Enthusiasm
- Clarity
- Cheerfulness
- Strength
2
Q
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
A
Immunity:
- Antiviral
- Antitoxic
- Flu
- Colds
- Infectious disease
- Shingles/chicken pox
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- anxiety
- stress
- concentration
- depression
- sedative
- nervous tension
- cools anger
- eases frustration
Skin:
- Oily, acne prone skin
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Boils
- Cold sores
- Insect repellent and insect bites
- Varicose ulcers
- Wounds/abscesses
Respiratory:
- Bronchitis
- Sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- Mouth infection
- Muscular/Skeletal:
- Antispasmodic
- Analgesic
Digestive:
- Flatulence
- Loss of appetite
- Activate secretions of digestive acids, enzyme and bile (facilitates digestion)
- Intestinal infection
- Colic
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Cystitis
- Diuretic
- Thrush
- Uterine tonic
- PMS
- Menstrual cramping
Emotional/Energetic:
- Confidence
- Balance
- Joy
- Motivation
- Harmony
3
Q
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
A
Skin:
- oily hair
- hair loss (scalp stimulant)
- boils
- inflamed skin
- ulcers
- excessive perspiration
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- estrogen-like properties
- amenorrhea -
- dysmenorrhea
- scanty or irregular menstruation
- PMS
- menopause and peri-menopause
- balances uterine tissues
- emmenagogue
- eases labour pains
- frigidity
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- Antidepressant
- Nerve tonic
- Sedative
- Euphoric
- Headache
- Migraine
- Anxiety
- Stress
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- Lowers high blood pressure
Respiratory:
- Eases spasms of asthma and chronic cough
- Whooping cough
- Throat infections
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Muscle relaxants – one of the most powerful essential oils in terms of muscle relaxants
- Anti-inflammatory
- Muscular aches and pains
Digestive:
- Eases upset stomach
- Eases cramping
- Flatulence
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- Antidepressant
- Nerve tonic
- Sedative
- Euphoric
- Headache
- Migraine
- Anxiety
- Stress
Emotional/Energetic:
- Calm
- Soothing
- Confidence
- Grounding
- Regenerating
- Inspiring
- Tranquility
- Revitalizing
- Uplifting
- Balancing
- Strengthening
- Relaxing
- Restores equilibrium
- Euphoric
4
Q
Eucalyptus globulus
A
Respiratory:
- very strong expectorant
- helpful for all respiratory infection Ichi asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, cops, pneumonia, and throat infection
- improves breathing by opening up the lungs
- excellent immunostimulant
- Hayfever
Immunity:
- Excellent immunostimulant (colds, flu)
- Herpes, chickenpox
- strong prophylactic
- measles
- cools a fever
Nervous system/brain/mind:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Neuralgia
- Stimulant
- Concentration
- Exhaustion
- Relieves nervous tension
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Urinary tract infections
- Cystitis
- Diuretic
Muscular/skeletal:
- General aches and pains
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Antispasmodic
- Sprains
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- Enhances the ability of white blood cells to fight off infection
- Improves sluggish circulation
Skin:
- Tones congested skin
- Burns
- Blisters
- Cuts and wounds
- Skin infections/skin ulcers
- Insect bites/insect repellent
- Lice
- Herpes/chickenpox
- Measles
- Athletes foot
Emotional/Energetic:
- Emotional balancer
- Energy balances
- Centering
- Rationality
- Cooling
- Clears heated emotions
- Warts
- Deodorant
5
Q
Eucalyptus citriodora
A
Muscular/skeletal:
- rheumatoid arthritis
- arthritis
- anti-inflammatory
Cardiovascular:
- hypertension
- inflammation of the coronary arteries
- inflammation of the pericardium
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Laryngitis
- Sore throat
- Colds
- Expectorant
Skin:
- Athletes foot
- Candida
- Cut
- Dandruff
- Herpes
- Chickenpox
- Insect repellent
- Shingles
- Scabs
- Sores
- Wounds
Immunity:
- Anti-infectious
- Bacteriocidal
- Disinfectant
- Antimicrobial
Genito/Urinary:
- Cystitis
- Vaginitis
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- Performance
- Alertness
- Concentration
- Addiction (alcohol)
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Moodiness
Emotional/Energetic:
- Freedom
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm
- Understanding
- Empathy
- Positive change
- Expressiveness
- Letting go
- Harmony
6
Q
Eucalyptus smithii
A
Respiratory:
- coughs
- throat infections
- expectorant
- decongestant
- asthma
- anti-catarrhal
Muscular/skeletal:
- analgesic, painful joints sore muscles
Skin:
• Eczema/Dermatitis
Digestion:
• digestive stimulant
Immunity:
- anti-infectious
- anti-viral
Nervous system/ brain/mind:
- clears the head
- concentration
- strengthens the nervous system
7
Q
Eucalyptus radiata
A
Respiratory:
- expectorant
- asthma
- bronchitis
- sinusitus
- coughs
- pneumonia
- throat infection
- improves breathing by opening the lungs
Immunity:
- Immunostimulant
- colds and flu
Skin:
- athletes foot
- chickenpox
- herpes
- measles
- warts
- wounds/cuts
- eczema/dermatitis
- burns
- insect bites
- tones congested skin
- deodorant
Muscular/skeletal:
- General aches and pains
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- sprains
- headaches
Cardiovascular/lymphatic:
• improves sluggish circulation
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- concentration
- alertness
- exhaustion
- nervous tension
- refreshing and invigorating
Emotional/energetic:
- emotionally balancing
- centering
- rationality
- clears heated emotions
8
Q
Eucalyptus dives
A
Skin:
- cuts
- sores/ulcers
- tissue repair
- inflammation
- insect repellent
Muscular/skeletal:
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- muscular aches and pains
- neuralgia
- sciatica
- sports injuries
- sprains and strains
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Catarrh
- Coughs
- Throat and mouth infections
Immunity:
- Colds and flu
- Fever
- Infectious diseases i.e. measles
- Immune system support
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- Headaches
- Nervous exhaustion
- Coming
- Clears the mind and aids concentration
Emotional/Energetic:
- Cools and cleanses to reduce negative emotions
- Soothes exhaustion and encourages a sense of extra support
- Associated with alleviation of grief and sorrow
- Opens the heart and intellect
- Balances emotions
9
Q
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
A
Skin:
- astringent
- cuts oil on skin and hair
- helps to digest cellulite
- tones skin and tissues
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- diuretic
- drains lymph
- tonic to vascular system
- cellulitis
Immune:
- colds/flu
- anti-infectious
- anti-toxic
Muscular/Skeletal:
- muscle stiffness
- muscle fatigue
- rheumatism - conditions where the joints seem warm and swollen
Digestion:
- digestive tonic
- stimulates appetite (whiff or brief smell)
- obesity (sates appetite when breathed for a longer period of time)
Genito/Urinary:
- diuretic
- cleansing action of kidneys
- tonic to liver
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- depression - uplifting oil
- uplifting, reviving, balances CNS
- may help stabilize bipolar
- nervous exhaustion
- headaches
- fatigue
- performance stress
- inhaling helps reduce cravings for sweets
Emotional/Energetic:
- sadness
- grief
- apathy
- confidence
- clarity
- joyful
- self-criticism
- frustration
- balancing
- cooperation
10
Q
Lemon (Citrus limonum)
A
Skin:
- acne
- boils
- warts
- cellulite
- cold sores
- mouth ulcers
- herpes
- stimulates dull and pale complexions by removing dead skin cells
- soothes broken capillaries
- effective tonic on oily skin and hair
- stems excessive bleeding
- soothes insect bites and stings
Respiratory:
- asthma
- bronchitis
- catarrh
- sore throat, throat infections
- cold/flu
Immunity:
- boosts WBC levels
- catarrh
- throat infections
- cold/flu
Muscular/Skeletal:
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- relieves headaches
Digestion:
- indigestion
- helps with constipation and cellulite by cleansing kidneys and liver
- counteracts acidity, improves digestion
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- poor circulation
- lowers blood pressure and relieves pressure on varicose veins
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- migraine headaches
- headaches
- fatigue
- depression
- anxiety
- stress
- nervous tension
- exhaustion
- apathy
- mental stimulant
- concentration
Emotional/Energetic:
- creativity
- focus
- awareness
- joy
- performance
- positivity
- fear
- obsession
- emotional clarity
- direction
- enthusiasm
- strength
11
Q
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
A
Immunity:
- antimicrobial
- antiviral
- throat infections
- flus/colds
Nervous system/Brain/Mind:
- uplifting
- heightens alertness
- fatigue
- anxiety and depression
Skin:
- astringent
- oily or acne prone skin
- dull skin
Digestion:
- digestive tonic
- indigestion
- asperitif
Lymphatic:
- lymphatic stimulant
- cellulite
Genito/Urinary:
- edema
Emotional/Energetic:
- clarity
- direction
- awareness
- strength
- calm
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12
Q
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
A
Skin:
- tonic
- lessens scarring
- helpful for reducing stretch marks, especially during pregnancy (combine with Neroli and lavender)
- acne
- oily skin
Nervous system/brain:
- useful for over excited children
- indicated for mental stress, anxiety and depression
- highly sedating
- relaxing
Digestive:
- tonic
- regulates metabolism
- aids in secretion of bile/breaking down fat
- calms intestines
- relieves flatulence and hiccups
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- assists liver function, especially in the elderly
- diuretic
- improves circulation
Emotional/Energetic:
- uplifting
- integrity
- inspiration
- tranquility
- refreshed
- grief
- abuse
- emptiness
13
Q
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
A
Digestive:
- constipation
- indigestion
- calms a nervous stomach
- stimulates bile
- may help digest fats
- anti-spasmodic
- digestive tonic
Nervous system/brain:
- anxiety
- stress
- depression
- insomnia
- nervous exhaustion
Skin:
- detoxifies congested skin
- strengthens and softens epidermis
- supports collagen formation
- acne
- dry irritated skin
- dermatitis
- cellulite
- cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- sluggish circulation
- edema
- detoxification
- lymphatic stimulant
Immunity:
- stimulates immune function
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- fights infection
Respiratory:
- bronchitis
- catarrh
- eases cold & flu symptoms
Emotional/energetic:
- joy
- balance
- confidence
- apathy
- addiction
- burnout
- courage
- sadness
- emotional abuse
Muscular/Skeletal:
- antispasmodic
14
Q
Petitgrain (Citus X aurantium)
A
Skin:
- oily and acne prone skin
- oily hair
- infectious skin diseases
- stimulates nerve endings to soften skin
- excessive perspiration
- dull congested skin
Nervous system/brain/mind:
- anxiety
- stress
- frustration
- insomnia
- concentration
- mental clarity
- depression
- postpartum depression
Respiratory:
- nervous asthma
Muscular/Skeletal:
- muscle and joint pain
- muscle spasms
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- increases muscle tone
Digestive:
- dyspepsia
- gastric spasms
- flatulence
- constipation
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- poor circulation
- palpitations
- edema
- anti-coagulant
Genito-Urinary:
- relaxes and soothes muscles of the uterus
Emotional/Energetic:
- joy
- harmony
- inner vision
- strength
- self confidence
- anger
- rigidity
- confusion
- betrayal
- irrationality
- pessimism
15
Q
Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
A
Respiratory:
- sinus and bronchial congestion
- coughs
- asthma
- bronchitis
- laryngitis
- sinusitis
- throat infection
- lung infection
- clear phlegm from lungs
Muscular/skeletal:
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- gout
- neuralgia
- analgesic
- muscular aches and pains
Skin:
- skin parasites
- cuts and sores
- scabies
- excessive perspiration
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- circulatory stimulant
- lymphatic stimulant
Immunity:
- antimicrobial
- antiviral
Urinary/Genito/Reproductive:
- cystitis
- pyelitis
- kidney cleanser
- urinary tract infections
- prostate problems
Nervous system/brain:
- nervous exhaustion
- mental fatigue
- physical fatigue
- sexual fatigue
- convalescence
- severe psychological stress
Emotional/Energetic:
- acceptance
- understanding
- patience
- self-forgiveness
- humility
- simplicity
- perseverance
- trusting
- acceptance of love
- tenacity
- confidence
- exhilaration
16
Q
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
A
Skin:
- antifungal
- athletes foot
- dermatitis
- eczema
- dandruff
- acne
- boils
- scars
- wounds
- incisions
- hair loss
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- regulates menstrual cycle by mimicking the hormone oestrogen
- painful menstruation
- menopause
- oedema
Respiratory:
- Expectorant
- Mucolytic
- Sinusitis
- cold
- Coughs
- Sore throat
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
Digestive:
- Gastric spasm
- Strengthens and promotes digestion
- Neutralizes stomach acid
- Helps with inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and excretory tracts
- Promotes secretion of bile and gastric juices
- Inhibit microbial growth in the digestive system
- Constipation
Cardiovascular:
• Circulatory stimulant
Immunity:
- Anti-oxidant
- Antimicrobial
- Febrifuge
Nervous/Brain:
- Nervous exhaustion
- Depression
- Alertness
- Mental stability
Emotional/Energetic:
- Despair
- Abuse
- Cleanses negative or stagnant energy
17
Q
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
A
Skin:
- Acne
- Oily skin
- Abscesses
- Boils
- Cold sores
- Cuts
- Insect bites
- Rashes
- Shingles
- Herpes simplex
- Nail fungus
- Athlete’s foot
- Ringworm
- Lice
- Varicose ulcers
- Dandruff
- Inflamed skin conditions
- Varicose veins
- Oral hygiene
Immunity:
- Antiviral
- Immuno stimulant
- Antiparasitic
Respiratory:
- Colds
- Flu
- Bronchitis
- Sinus infection
- Congestion
- Coughs
- Sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- Ear infection
- Whooping cough
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Muscle and joint pain and fatigue
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
Digestive:
- Colic
- Diarrhea
- Intestinal parasites
- Mouth ulcers
- Gum problems
Lymphatic:
- Lowered or compromised immunity
- Lymph congestion
Genito/Urinary:
- Vaginal thrush
- Cystitis
- Genital infection
Nervous system/Brain:
- Lethargy
- Shallow breathing
- Useful in state of shock
- Refreshes the mind
- Great for mental fatigue
18
Q
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
A
Muscular/skeletal:
- Gout
- Sports injuries
- Helps remove uric acid buildup, making it effective for arthritis, rheumatism, and sciatica
Immunity:
- Stimulates the production of WBCs
- Immunostimulant
- Anti-infectious
- Antiviral
Skin:
- Acne
- Bruises
- Insect bites
- Lice
- Gum infections
- Antifungal
- Dandruff
- Hair loss
- Psoriasis
- Weeping eczema
Respiratory:
- Respiratory tonic
- Congestion
- Colds
- Lung infection
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Catarrh
- Coughs (spasmodic)
- Sore throats
- Whooping cough
Digestive:
- Digestive stimulant
- Eases abdominal distention
- Relieves flatulence
- Gastric spasm
- Diarrhea
- Intestinal parasites
Genito/Urinary:
- Cystitis
- Vaginitis
Nervous system/Brain:
- Concentration
- Memory
- Nerve tonic
- Exhaustion
Emotional/Energetic:
- Courage
- Tolerance
- Direction
- Strength
- Focus
19
Q
Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
A
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Coughs
- Congestion
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Cystitis
- Uterine prolapse
- Supports adrenal function
Skin:
- acne
- dry eczema
Digestion:
- diarrhea
- indigestion
- colitis
Muscular/Skeletal:
- rheumatic pain
- muscular aches and pains
- anti-inflammatory
Cardio/lymphatic:
- circulatory stimulator
Immunity:
- anti-infectious
- immuno stimulant
- antifungal
- flu
- chronic fatigue syndrome
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- anxiety
- stress
- clarity
Emotional/energetic:
- inspiration
- uplifting
- freedom
- meditation
20
Q
Roman Chamomile (Chamomaelum nobile)
A
Muscular/skeletal:
- Eases dull, muscular pain
- Analgesic
- Rheumatoid conditions
- Arthritis
- Inflamed joints
- Muscle tension
- Lower back pain
- Neuralgia
- Sprains
- Excellent anti-inflammatory
- Headaches
- Fibromyalgia/symptoms of chronic fatigue
Nervous/brain/mind:
- Insomnia
- Nervous tension
- Stress
- Exhaustion
- Irritability
- Migraines
- Headaches
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Chronic fatigue
Skin:
- Dry, irritated skin
- Burns/Sunburns
- Bruises
- Cuts
- ï Boils
- acne
- eczema
- insect stings
- hives/rashes
- dandruff
- sensitive skin
- reduces facial puffiness
Respiratory:
- asthma
- helps with allergies
- antihistamine
Digestive:
- Relieves gastritis
- indigestion
- nausea
- Bloating
- inflammation of the bowel
- IBS
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- flatulence
- intestinal parasites
- can help to relieve colic
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- Improves lymph flow, therefore combatting cellulite
Immunity:
- Fortifies the body by increasing white blood cells
- bacteriacidal
- anti-infectious
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Eases period pain
- PMS
- regulate menstrual cycle
- cystitis
- edema
Emotional/Energetic:
- Stillness
- calm
- softness
- gentleness
- serene
- spiritually aware
- inner peace
- understanding
- cooperation
21
Q
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
A
Skin:
- Hemorrhoids
- Congested skin
- Excessive perspiration
- Cuts/wounds
- Broken capillaries
- Varicose veins
- Bruises
- Cellulite
- Insect repellent
Cardiovascular/lymphatic:
- Very helpful for congested lymph
- Detoxifying
- Vasoconstrictor
- Tonic for the circulatory system
- Softens the walls of hardened arteries
- Relieves angina pain
- Strengthens connective tissue
- Edema
Respiratory:
- Cough
- bronchitis
- asthma
- whooping cough/spasmodic cough
- emphysema
- influenza
- sore throat
- expectorant
- pleurisy
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Muscular aches and pains
- muscular cramps
- arthritis
- rheumatic pain
Digestive:
- Diarrhea
- intestinal parasites
Genito/Urinary/Lymph:
- Eases menstrual cramps
- heavy menstruation
- helps regulate menstrual cycle
- PMS
- relieve hot flashes
- tonic to the pancreas
- helps inhibit ovarian cysts
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Irritability
- frustration
- anger
- stress
- grief
- concentration
- fear
Emotional/Energetic:
- Strength
- comfort
- change
- direction
- assertion
- control/willpower
- balance
- understanding
- inner peace
- contentment
- wisdom
- trust
- purity of heart
22
Q
Geranium (Pelargonium X asperum)
A
Skin:
- Acne
- Oily skin
- Balances the production of sebum
- eczema
- Bruising
- Psoriasis
- Burns
- Stretch marks
- Fungal infections
- Wounds
- tissue regenerator
- Scars
- Varicose veins
- Broken capillaries
- Impetigo
- Infectious skin diseases
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Oedema
- Stimulates the adrenal cortex
- Painful menstruation
- Regulates menstrual flow
- Helps ease painful, swollen breasts
- PMS
- Menopause
- Candida
- Uterine hemorrhage
- Sluggish pancreas
Muscular/Skeletal:
- General aches and pains
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Analgesic
Digestive:
- Gastroenteritis
- Diarrhea
- Colic
- Gastric cramping
- Improves general elimination
- Aids congestion of the bowel and clears mucous from the digestive tract
Immunity:
- Antiviral
- Anti-infectious
- Sluggish liver
- Eliminates excess toxins from the body
- Immunostimulant
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- Stimulates poor circulation
- Stimulates lymph flow
- Cellulite
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Nervous fatigue
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Depression
- Headaches
- Stress
- Worry
- Irritability
Emotional/Energetic:
- Solace
- Regenerating
- Friendliness
- Nurturing
- Security
- Comforting
- Steadiness
- Tranquility
- Stability
23
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Juniper Berry (Juniperis communis)
A
Skin:
- Dull, congested skin (blocked pores)
- Weeping eczema
- Psoriasis Acne/oily skin
- Wounds
- Skin tonic
- Cellulite
- Hemorrhoids (with frankincense and Cypress)
- Hair loss
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Urinary tract infection
- Cystitis
- Pyelitis (kidney infection)
- Kidney and bladder stones
Muscular/skeletal:
- anti-inflammatory
- rheumatism
- gout
- arthritis
- sciatica
- backache
Respiratory:
- bronchitis
- rhinitis
- colds and flu
- expectorant
Digestive:
- diarrhea
- detoxification from overindulgence food or alcohol
- eases upset stomach
- stimulates digestion
- gastric spasm
- colitis
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- circulatory stimulant
- Reynaud’s syndrome
- diuretic
- lymphatic decongestants
- promotes drainage of accumulated toxins
- cellulite
Immunity:
- colds
- flu
- infection
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- nervous exhaustion
- emotional exhaustion
- anxiety
- jet lag
- memory and concentration
Emotional/Energetic:
- self-worth
- support
- strength
- warmth
- meditative
- cleansing
- purifying
- sacredness
- visionary
- peace
- vitality
- enlightment
24
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
A
Skin:
- abscesses
- acne
- burns/sunburns
- boils
- eczema
- psoriasis
- athletes foot
- antifungal
- lice
- ringworm
- scabies
- inflammations
- wounds and sores
- insect repellent
- insect bites and stings
- suitable for all skin types
Nervous/brain/mind:
- nervous tension
- stress
- mental exhaustion
- insomnia
- depression
- agitation
- shock
- burnout
- vertigo
- PMT
- headache
- migraines
Cardiovascular:
- lowers blood pressure
- palpitations
Respiratory:
- asthma
- bronchitis
- catarrh
- laryngitis
- sinusitis
- throat infections
- spasmodic coughing
- whooping cough
Muscular/Skeletal:
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- muscular aches and pains
- lumbago
Digestion:
- gastric spasms
- colic
- dyspepsia
- nausea
- flatulence
Immunity:
- colds and flu
- viral infections you
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- cystitis
- painful menstruation
- PMS
- Leucorrhea
- Labour
Emotional/energetic:
- compassion
- clarity
- awareness
- acceptance
- spiritual growth
- emotional balance
- meditative
- visualization
- fears
- OCD
25
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Lavandin (Lavandula X intermedia)
A
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Catarrh
- Colds
- Coughs
- Expectorant
- Whooping cough
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Lumbago
- Muscle and joint pain
- Muscular stiffness
- Rheumatism
Skin:
- Abcesses
- acne
- Athlete’s Foot
- Boils
- Bruises
- Calms dermatitis
- Dandruff
- Insect bites
- Ringworm
- Wounds
Digestion:
- Abdominal cramps
- Colic
- Flatulence
- Nausea
Cardiovascular:
- Circulatory stimulant
- Headache
- Migraine
- Insomnia
- Nervous Tension
- Shock
- Stress
26
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Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
A
Respiratory:
- Cough
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Earache
- Respiratory infections
- Whooping cough
Skin:
- Wounds
- Ulcers
- Acne
- Eczema
- Lice
- Scabies
- Psoriasis
- Chicken pox
- ï Skin allergies
- ï Skin itchiness
27
Q
Marjoram (Origanum marjorana)
A
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Sore muscles
- Muscular spasm
- Sprains and strains
- Very powerful muscle relaxant
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Headache
- Migraine
- Calms the CNS
- Insomnia
- Nervous tension
- Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Anaphrodisiac
- Menstrual cramps
Skin:
- Bruises
- Burns
- Fungal infections
- Inflammation
Respiratory:
- Colds
- Coughs
- Pulmonary spasm
- Whooping cough
- Snoring
- Sinusitis
Digestive:
- Gastric spasm
- Digestive aid
- Constipation
- Colic
- Carminative
- Flatulence
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic:
- High blood pressure
- Arterial vasodilator
- Diaphoretic
- Tonic for the heart
Immune:
- Antiviral
- Bactericidal
Emotional/Energetic:
- Integrity
- Balance
- Strength
- Courage
- Confidence
- Focus
- Perserverance
28
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Peppermint (Mentha x Piperita)
A
Respiratory:
- Expectorant
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Colds and flu
- Sore throat
- Hay fever
- Sinusitis
Digestion:
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- IBS
- Nausea and vomiting
- Travel sickness
- Food poisoning
- Cholagogue
- Periodontal disease
Skin:
- Congested skin and blackheads
- Acne
- Astringent
- Skin inflammation/Irritation
- Bruises
- Contusions
- Insect bites
- Pruritis
- Scabies
- Ringworm
- Dermatitis
- Sunburn
Muscular/Skeletal:
- ïAnalgesic
- Arthritis
- Muscular aches and pains
- Inflammation
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Lumbago
- Bunions
- Antispasmodic
- Sciatica
- Sprains
- Strains
- Tired, aching feet
Cardio/Lymphatic:
- Vasoconstrictor
- Broken capillaries/varicose veins
- Improves circulation
- Faintness/dizziness
- Shock
- Lymphatic stimulant
- Stimulates and aids liver function
Immunity:
- Reduces Fever
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Emmenagogue
- Antigalactagogue
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Concentration
- Mental Fatigue
- Nervous tension
- Regenerating
Energetic/Emotional:
- Helplessness
- Sluggishness
- Lethargy
- Apathy
- Anger
- Hysteria
29
Q
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
A
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Sinusitis
- Expectorant
- Whooping cough
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Tired, aching muscles
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Neuralgia
- Anti-spasmodic (esp Borneol CT)
Skin:
- Toner/ astringent
- Tightens saggy, Puffy skin
- Skin congestion
- Acne
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Boils and carbuncles
- Hair growth
- Dandruff
Digestion:
- Liver and gall bladder tonic
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Intestinal infections
- Colitis
- Indigestion
Cardio/Lymphatic:
- Cardiac fatigue
- Heart tonic
- Palpitations
- Low blood pressure
- Raynauds
- Chilblains
- Arteriosclerosis
- Poor circulation
- Varicose veins
- Detoxifies liver
- Jaundice
- Eliminates toxins
- Cellulite
- Obesity
Immunity:
- Antiviral
- Colds and flu
- Candida albicans
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- High antioxidant activity (Verbenone CT)
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Diuretic
- Painful periods
- PMS
- Emmenagogue
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Stimulates CNS
- Memory
- Concentration
- Energy
- Emotional exhaustion
Emotional/Energetic:
- Confidence
- Creativity
- Stabilizing
- Fortifying
- Sincerity
- Awareness
- Purity
30
Q
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)
A
Skin:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
- Itching
- Redness
- Scar tissue
- Wounds/cuts
- Dry, irritated skin
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Stress
- Anti-depressant
- A “warm hug”
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Coughs
- Colds
- Laryngitis
- Expectorant
Muscular/Skeletal:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Muscle pain
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
Digestion:
- Indigestion
- Stimulates pancreas
- Mouth ulcers
Urinary:
- Diuretic
Emotional/Energetic:
- Addiction
- Aggression
- Anger
- Breakdown
- Bereavement
- Doubt
- Emotional violence
- Loneliness
- Misery
- Self blame
31
Q
Frankincense (Boswellia spp.)
A
Skin:
- Astringent
- Very healing to wounds
- Inflamed skin
- Scars
- Wrinkles
- Dry, mature skin
- Cicatrisant
- Cytophylactic
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Depression
- Meditation
- Calming
- Grounding
Respiratory:
- Effective on mucus membranes
- Lung tonic
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Coughs
- Laryngitis
- Head and chest colds
Digestive:
- Indigestion
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Cystitis
- Nephritis
- Genital infection
- Uterine tonic
- Eases labour pains
- Helpful for heavy periods
- Haemorrhages
Emotional/Energetic:
- Comfort
- Healing
- Emotional stability
- Enlightenment
- Protection
- Introspection
- Courage
- Resolution
- Fortitude
- Acceptance
- Inspiration
32
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Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
A
Skin:
- Mature skin
- Wounds that are slow to heal
- Weepy eczema
- Athlete’s foot
- Ringworm
- Itching
- Eczema
- Hemorrhoids
- Bed sores
Respiratory:
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Coughs
- Pneumonia
- Throat infections
- Expectorant
Digestion:
- Digestive tonic
- Gastric spasm
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Mouth and gum infections
Immune:
- Anti-viral
- Chickenpox
- Immunostimulant
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Uterine stimulant
- Painful periods
- PMS
- Regulates menstruation
- Edema
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Nervous tension
Emotional/Energy:
- Positivity
- Over thinking
- Worry
- Mental distraction
33
Q
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
A
Skin:
- Astringent
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Acne
- Skin inflammation
- Scars
- Wounds
- Cuts
- Ulcers
- Bruises
- Regulates cellular tissue
- Cicatrisant
- Cytophylactic
- Wrinkles
- Dehydrated/cracked skin
- Anti-fungal/Toenail fungus
- Athlete’s foot
- Ringworm
- Deodorant
- Insecticide
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive
- Diuretic
- Balances bladder and kidney function
- Regulates hormone production
- Aphrodisiac
- Erectile disfunction
Muscular/Skeleton:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Muscle and joint pain
- Headaches
Digestion:
- Gastric spasm
- Appetite stimulant
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Protects against GI ulceration
Cardio/Lymphatic:
- Reduces high BP
- Reduced arrhythmia of the heart
- Lymphatic stimulant
- Cellulite
Immune:
- Herpes zoster
- Moderates antioxidant activity as DPPH radical scavenger
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Stress
- tension
- Anxiety
- Sedative
- Tonic
- Rejuvenating
Emotional/Energetic:
- Apathy
- Disappointment
- Confusion
- Stimulates creativity
- Indecision
- Grounding
- Assurance
34
Q
Rose (Rosa damascena)
A
Skin:
- Hydrating
- Dry/mature skin
- Broken capillaries
- Eczema
- Skin irritation/inflammation
- Herpes
- Antiphlogistic
- Cicatrisant
Reproductive:
- Helps to regulate menstrual cycle
- Tonic to the uterus
- Helpful for PMS
- Menopause
- Labour
- Regulates ovulation (aiding in functional infertility)
- May increase semen production, helping with infertility in men
- Helps with sexual tension in both men and women
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Oil of love – aligned with the heart
- Heart palpitations
- Sedative
- Stress
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Anger
- Depression
- Grief
- Fear
- Anxiety
Respiratory:
- Asthma
- Coughs
- Hay Fever
Digestive:
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Stomach Ache
- Nausea
- Hepatic
- Gall bladder stimulant
Cardio/Lymphatic:
- heart palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- High blood pressure
Immune:
- High antioxidant activity as a DPPH radical scavenger
- Geraniol reduced DNA damage and pre-cancerous cell proliferation in induced liver carcinogenesis
- Geraniol suppresses the growth of hepatomas transplanted to rats
Emotional/Energetic:
- Guilt
- Shyness
- Jealousy
- Hopelessness
- Apathy
- Despair
- Bitterness
- Helps attain wisdom
- Peace
- Hurt inner child
35
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Sandalwood (Santalum album)
A
Skin:
- Acne
- Astringent
- Oily skin
- Dry, chapped skin
- Pruritis
- Inflammation/irritation
- Dry eczema
- Psoriasis
- Scarring
Respiratory:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Bronchitis
- Dry persistent cough
- Sore throat
- Laryngitis
- Catarrh
- Demulcent
Digestive:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Carminative
Cardio-Lymphatic:
- circulatory stimulant
- Lymphatic stimulant
- Varicose veins
- Swollen lymph nodes
Genito/Urinary/Reproductive:
- Diuretic
- Tonic to the adrenals, spleen, and reproductive system
- Cystitis
- Mucous congestion
Nervous/Brain/Mind:
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Stress/anxiety
- Nervous tension
- Headaches
- Meditation
Emotional/Energetic:
- Serenity/harmony
- Warm
- Comforting/security
- Unity
- Insightfulness
- Open
- Healthy self-esteem
- Security
- Forgiveness
